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It felt like we had been waiting for this engagement session for so long! And when we finally got around to getting it scheduled, it didn’t work out to shoot at the Morris Estate, which was Savanna’s first choice. When she mentioned the possibility of shooting at the Indiana Dunes I absolutely agreed we should […]

Indiana Dunes Engagement Session by Indiana Wedding Photographer, Courtney Rudicel

May 16, 2023

Wedding Editorial | Can we just talk about how gorgeous this new wedding venue in Indianapolis is?! The Conservatory at Evergreen is even more beautiful in person! This elegant spring wedding editorial inspired by a burgundy suit jacket had all of us vendors SWOONING!

Indiana Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel

April 13, 2023

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life so why shouldn’t you include your fur baby in all the festivities? Today, in honor of #NationalLoveYourPetDay, I’m sharing some unique and fun ways you can include your beloved four-legged baby on your wedding day!

Dogs in Weddings How to include your dog in your wedding by Courtney Rudicel Wedding Photographer in Indiana

January 10, 2023

They say “to trust your body”. “You and your baby are working together.” Well that is absolutely true. I firmly believe my body was holding Olivia in because it knew she needed extra help.

Indiana Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel

November 20, 2022

Jennifer and Cole snagged one of the last beautiful evenings we got this fall for their engagement session! I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer and Cole three years ago when I photographed their lakeside family session! Jennifer mentioned “I’ll know who to call when it’s wedding time for us” and now the time has […]

Indiana Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel

November 10, 2022

This Fall Union 12 wedding in Fort Wayne, Indiana features a neutral color palette of navy and dark teal blue plus loads of white florals and greenery. The bride wore a romantic spaghetti strap gown with delicate floral details and a floor-length veil that blew perfectly in the wind of this beautiful autumn day! Our […]

Fort Wayne Wedding Photographer Fall Union 12 Wedding

November 2, 2022

Brittney and David drove over five hours to have their engagement session and I am SO THANKFUL Fort Wayne showed off with some beautiful weather and Metea Park, as always, with her gorgeous sunsets! It was so great to finally meet this couple after months of waiting for the weather to shape up and for […]

Indiana Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel

July 12, 2022

This sweet sunset summer maternity session took place at one of my favorite locations near me, Roanoke Park. I just love the tall grasses and that little bit of glow it gives me! Last night we celebrated little baby Eiler and his arrival coming next month! This boy is so loved already and I can […]

Indiana Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel

June 30, 2022

This classic spring wedding at Iron & Ember Events in Indianapolis, Indiana features black suits, dusty blue Birdy Grey bridesmaids’ dresses and gorgeous textured florals sprinkled with blush pink accents. The bride wore a romantic spaghetti strap gown with a low back and a fingertip-length veil. What an absolute JOY it was to be a […]

Iron and Ember Events Wedding Indianapolis Indiana

June 16, 2022

This timeless garden wedding in Valparaiso, Indiana features a sleek backless bridal gown, pale blue-green bridesmaids’ dresses and white and green bouquets. Gabis Arboretum was the perfect location for this sweet, intimate garden wedding.

Black Tie Garden Wedding in Valparaiso by South Bend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel

June 7, 2022

This wintery elopement in South Bend day was planned in three weeks by the bride herself. Katie is an absolute superstar! This day was so special and filled with so much love, it was truly an honor to be a part of it and be able to capture it.

South Bend Wedding Photographer Winter Elopement by Courtney Rudicel Indiana Wedding Photographer

February 15, 2022

What a way to top off the 2021 wedding season! Mikaela was fully against barn weddings until she saw how breathtaking The Sixpence was going to be and knew it was the perfect place to say I do! As a Sixpence vendor, I met Mikaela and Noah at the January Open House and we immediately […]

Indiana Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel

November 16, 2021

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